As a car enthusiast, when you hear the word “woodie,” you probably picture a station wagon of some sort, perhaps one with a surfboard on its roof rack. Those are out definitely out there, but there are more wood-sided vehicles than just wagons. Take this 1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Coupe as an example. You can see it – and win it – at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction.
The Town and Country nameplate dates back to 1941, when Chrysler introduced the model as a wagon with wood paneling that covered the doors and extended to what many call the “barrelback” rear end, which featured a pair of side-hinged doors to ease loading and unloading. America’s entry into World War II cut the 1942 model year short. When the Town and Country returned to the Chrysler lineup in 1946, it looked completely different. Not only was it restyled, but it also wasn’t a wagon any more. Instead, Chrysler turned the Town and Country into its own model line, which included a 4-Door Sedan, Brougham 2-Door Sedan, Custom Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe, and Roadster – all decked out with White Ash wood frames around Mahogany panels bonded to the steel bodywork. Depending on model selection, the Town and Country was either based on the 121.5-inch-wheelbase Windsor chassis and powered by the 250.6ci Spitfire straight-six or set on the 127.5-inch-wheelbase New Yorker frame and equipped with the 323.5ci Spitfire straight-eight.
Changes for 1947 were minimal, but if you check out the Town and Country section of the ’47 Chrysler brochure, you’ll see that there’s no Roadster variant. Fortunately, Chrysler still offered the six-passenger Convertible Coupe. The one you see here is finished in a lovely shade of light green, which coordinates wonderfully with the well-preserved ash and mahogany wood. Chrome bumpers, bright trim, chrome wheel covers and beauty rings, and wide-whitewall tires add even more sparkle to an already eye-catching car.
According to the auction listing, the 323.5ci inline-eight and Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission have been “consistently serviced and maintained during approximately 15 years of ownership.” The green and tan leather interior has also been cared for and is protected by a power convertible top that “operates easily” and fits under a beige top boot.
There’s a chance you’ve seen this 1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Coupe somewhere before because it’s been in several car shows, museum exhibits, parades, and community events. You’ll definitely see it cross the block at the Barrett-Jackson 2026 Scottsdale Auction, which runs January 17-25, 2026. Click here to register as a bidder. Want to sell your car at the event? Go here.
